Sports Card Lessons Podcast

This episode we recap ec3con, we discuss PSA grading standards, hobby vs industry, & Caitlin clark card values college vs WNBA. SCL-HC-S6E12

This episode I recap the East Coast Collectibles convention show at Mohegan Sun Casino, I also talk ask the question are card shows the best place to buy inventory? S6E11

This episode we we talk about profit vs entertainment when it comes to expenses while traveling and setting up at shows. Players to chase during the offseason, & will fanatics stop selling wax and just hire breakers to keep more profits. HC S6E10

This episode I discuss grading and selling as fast as you can for maximum profitability. I also talk about the availability of retail football cards long after release day. S6E9

This episode we discuss Super bowl impact on card prices, offseason buy, hold, sell strategies, & the new vintage. Hobby Chop Episode 4 SCL S6E8

This episode I talk about building a better PC owning the top 1% of a players cards. Buying better inventory for my showcases, & share pickups from a lot I purchased. S6E7

This episode Ken & Tyler discuss their strategies for Culture Collision. The Trio answer listener questions. Too many card shows? Selling cards private vs. public auctions. PSA 9 vs. raw HC3

This episode I recap my trip to Atlanta Culture Collision. Selling over 90% of my inventory in 2 huge deals.. I also recap a Saturday night trip to CardsHQ and hotel trade nights. S6E5

This episode the trio discuss PSA statement released about delays in processing grading orders and meeting advertised timelines. We also discuss timing the market with grading and with the NFL playoffs who we should be selling and holding right now. HC-E2

This episode I talk about trading up or down in the hobby. I also recap 3 weekend shows. S6E3

This 1st episode of Hobby Chop the trio talk about wild card weekend and the impact good or bad on player card prices. We also give some predictions on the divisional round games HCP-E1

This episode I talk about why I think destination card shows bring bigger crowds and a better show experience. I also recap the Causeway card show in Boston. S6E1

This episode I talk about building a Caitlin Clark PC through grading. I share some cards from a recent PSA sub and recap a weekend show. S5E50

This episode I bring back Jordan @zipscards for a 2024 hobby year in review. We also look ahead to 2025 and set some hobby goals. S5E49

This episode I recap my card consignment experience, I also recap weekend shows and Fantasy football championship weekend. S5E48

This episode I bring on Tom Gaydos, a collector and dealer in the hobby for over 30 years to talk about how the hobby has evolved over 30 years, and get his opinion on the current state of the hobby. S5E47

This episode I talk about finding a balance with value & upside without a ton of risk. I also talk about Panini adding additional case hits to Donruss & Absolute and reducing the guarantee of hitting Downtowns & Kabooms.. S5E46

This episode a lesson learned. I talk about everything I did right and making 1 a huge mistake when getting in person auto. S5E45

This episode I talk about deals that never get done but we walk away feeling angry. I also recap the weekend hobby events and share pickups. S5E44

This episode I talk about sending some cards to consignment, what I chose and why. I also talk about finishing the year strong trying to sell off old inventory, and clean up my ebay listings. Out with the old and in with the new.. S5E43

This episode I discuss buying at percentages lower than what customers expect to pay at shows to make easy deals where both buyer and seller win. I also talk about recent pickups and an SGC order that just arrived. S5E42

This episode I respond to listener questions about my thoughts of what to grade and who to grade with and explain why I would use one grading service over the other. S5E41

This episode I talk about the process of adapting to the changing landscape of card shows. Local shows looking more like pre covid shows buying & selling more lower end slabs and singles box sales. S5E40

Welcome to this Thanksgiving day episode, Today I bring on Andrew @st._croix_cards and host of slabstoxfc podcast to talk about his participation in the hobby and always trying to give back. S5E39

This episode I bring on Jordan @zipcards to recap the East Coast Collectibles show at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino. We setup together at this destination show that had a record breaking attendance weekend. S5E38

This episode I talk about current events happening in the hobby & share a couple hobby PSA's. I also share a couple big hits in WNBA Select Basketball. S5E37

This episode I talk about learning a valuable lesson selling rare & scarce cards. I recap a local show and online sales over the weekend. S5E36

This episode I talk about creating a hobby plan for 2025. Changing it up from the last 2 years feeling a shift in the hobby. S5E35

This episode I talk about trying to get deals done with people who are 150% of comps and 70% of comps. And share stories of each. S5E34

This episode I talk about the morning after a deep whatnot run. I also recap the Greater Boston Sports Collector Club Card show at Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington MA S5E33

This episode I bring on Carmine @carminescards to talk about the current hobby market, trends we are seeing, and predictions for the near future in the hobby. S5E32

This episode I recap a weekend show, and talk about how dealers are losing site of profit and loss when re-packers show up to buy.. S5E31

This episode I talk about acquiring a Gretzky 1/1 in the most unlikely places. I also talk about putting things out to the universe and the universe responding.. S5E30

This episode - Fanatics postponed, Recap 2 weekend shows, and break down a huge deal for a PC card. S5E29

This episode I talk about new WNBA & Costco exclusive Donruss football releases and explaining my thoughts on selling the sealed wax now and buying the singles down the road capitalizing on other people's mistakes. S5E28

This episode I recap the 413 Card show and I look back and compare the current state of the hobby to 1 year ago and 2 years ago and find a lot of similarities. S5E27

This episode I talk about purchasing a WNBA lot and what happens to your collection when you die.. S5E26

This episode I talk about what I consider bad negotiating skills in the hobby, and ask should we be setting better examples.. S5E25

This episode I talk about G.O.A.T.S being bought up at card shows and most people being priced out of those cards as well as Caitlin Clark cards. S5E24

This episode I bring on friend of the show Jordan @zipscards to recap the EC3con show at Mohegan Sun Casino. I give the dealer POV and Jordan gives the attendee POV. S5E23

This episode I bring on Kevin @dacaptain37 to talk about going viral twice this summer in the hobby. He talks about both experience's and his thoughts on The National & Fanatics Fest moving forward. S5E22

This episode I talk about card shows starting to get diluted because of just too many shows. I also share my pickups from the weekend S5E21

This episode I talk about not all cards are equal when it comes to comps and percentages.. I also share pickups, PSA order return, & 1st Veriswap deal. S5E20

This 2 part before and after episode I bring on Jonathan @HomersSportsCards to recap the Northeast Sports Card Expo and his experience setting up as a dealer. S5E19

This episode I bring on friend of the show Tim @slabstrong to talk about his hobby journey, what he's doing today, and his views on the current state of the hobby. S5E18

This episode I talk about hobby relationships and the hobby not being all about the money. I also recap the Causway show in Boston at TD Garden and share my pick ups.. S5E17

This episode I talk about people selling off big cards under comps and pose the question are they scared or just diversifying their money? I also recap the Dedham MA Monday holiday show with pick ups. S5E16

This episode I talk about people leaving the hobby and referencing hobby burnout when more likely it's just bad hobby decisions.. I also talk about the hobby being a marathon and not a sprint.. S5E15

This episode I talk about finding it harder and harder to find inventory and when I do the buying and selling percentages are rising and the card prices are falling.. S5E14

This episode I compare top 5 talented QB's vs. top 10 fantasy QB's to actual card values. And ask the question.. who are you buying? Who's your dark horse? Who's your quick flip? S5E13